Get In 
Plane
Port of Spain is about 20km northwest of Piarco International Airport. Alternatively, take a shared route taxi (leaving from behind the wire fencing) to Arouca Junction on the Eastern Main Road. From there, catch an eastbound red-band maxi taxi to City Gate, the main transport terminus downtown. Get Around
Port of Spain has a compact, grid-based city center. City Gate, located east of the docks, is the main transport terminal, and many route taxi ranks are located in this area. Most of the sights are within walking distance of each other, but bear in mind that under the hot sun energy fades fast. Taxi 
Maxi taxis operating in Port of Spain and the west - recognizable by their yellow stripes - can be caught in three locations. For Diego Martin/Petit Valley , the maxi rank is at the junction of South Quay and St Vincent Street. Maxis bound for Maraval go via St James and start at the corner of Charlotte and Oxford streets. Maxis for Carenage and Chaguaramas go via Ariapita Avenue and Woodbrook and start at Green Corner. Route taxis , which are usually old but functional cars, are distinguishable by the H numberplate. Starting points are dotted around Port of Spain, so it is best to ask a local to find the appropriate stand. From 7pm until 5am, many taxi stands relocate to Brian Lara Promenade/Independence Square. Private taxis can be ordered by phone or by going to their ranks at Brian Lara Promenade/Independence Square, but be warned they're as expensive as any in the US or Europe.
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